This section provides information on the telephone companies that serve the state, as well as interconnection agreements, applications to provide telecommunications service, the PA Universal Fund, the Extended Area Service (EAS) Working Group, Telecommunications Relay Service, local service migration, transmission lines, rates and tariffs, abandonment notification, PA CWG & Verizon Metrics/Remedies, FCC Order Implementation, Cybersecurity and more.

This section contains a list comprised of companies who are currently certified to supply telco services in Pennsylvania, as well as those applicants who have provisional authority to operate in the Commonwealth until their applications are granted by the Commission.

This section contains information about the Pennsylvania Universal Service Fund (PaUSF or Fund), which was established to reduce access charges and intraLATA toll rates for Pennsylvania telephone customers. External Audit Reports will be found here, as well.

In this section you will find information about an extensive array of telecommunications relay services to meet many needs, such as the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program, Spanish Relay Service, Carrier of Choice Information, 711 abbreviated dialing, 900 Pay-Per-Call Relay Service, and much more.

Pursuant to regulation, here you’ll find a list of companies that are abandoning local service in Pennsylvania. The list contains the name of the abandoning provider, the contact information for the company, the PA PUC contact person, and the date of termination.

This section contains information on the natural gas companies and suppliers that serve the state, Acts 13, 11 and 127, pipeline safety, rates and tariffs, Cybersecurity, the Natural Gas Universal Service Task Force and other committees and working groups, plus EDI/GISB Training Resources.

In this section you will find information on natural gas companies that adopted voluntary energy efficiency and conservation programs to help customers reduce their natural gas usage, save money and increase home comfort.

This section provides information on Act 11, which, on Feb. 14, 2012, was signed by Governor Corbett, amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities, natural gas distribution companies, city natural gas distribution operations, and electric distribution companies to petition the Commission for approval to implement a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC).

Learn about the law that provides for the imposition of an unconventional gas well fee (also called a drilling impact fee), and the expenditure of the funds generated by that impact fee to local and state purposes specifically outlined in the law.

In this section you will find information on the different electricity suppliers in your area and how to shop for the best choice, as well as information on how to save money and energy, and how to prepare your home to do so. This section also contains helpful information on rate caps, public hearings and meetings, utility terms, your electricity bill, specific rates and tariffs, Act 11, Cybersecurity and alternative energy. You will also be able to find information on what to do in the event of a service outage, and how to file a complaint.

In this section you will find information related to Act 129, which was passed in 2008 and expands the Commission’s oversight responsibilities and imposes new requirements on electric distribution companies (EDCs), with the overall goal of reducing energy consumption and demand.

In this section you will find information on electric companies that adopted voluntary energy efficiency and conservation programs to help customers mitigate retail electric rate increases and ensure affordable and available electric service.

Includes a registry of Conservation Service Providers (CSP) who meet the Pennsylvania PUCs minimum qualifications to provide consultation, design, administration, management or advisory services to an electric distribution company regarding energy efficiency and conservation plans required under Act 129.

This section provides information on Act 11, which, on Feb. 14, 2012, was signed by Governor Corbett, amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities, natural gas distribution companies, city natural gas distribution operations, and electric distribution companies to petition the Commission for approval to implement a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC).

The PUC on December 4, 2008, approved a final rulemaking order which adopts reporting requirements regarding electric generation market activity to prevent anticompetitive or discriminatory conduct and the unlawful exercise of market power. A quarterly report shall be filed no later than 30 days after the end of the previous quarter.

In this section you will find reports and comments on the work being done as the RMWG pursues its purpose of exploring opportunities to enhance customer choice and facilitate the development of retail markets.

The Demand Side Response Working Group, originally created in 2001, was recently reconvened by Commission order. Learn more about the Commission’s order that initiated an investigation into reasonable, cost-effective programs that electric distribution companies, electric generation suppliers, energy services providers and other stakeholders can implement to help retail electric customers conserve energy or use it more efficiently.

This section contains information on the areas of transportation that PUC regulates, which includes limousines, taxis, household movers and railroads, in addition to pipeline safety. It also includes information on Cybersecurity.

This section contains information on the water/wastewater companies in Pennsylvania, specific rates and tariffs, Act 11, and a list of utility contacts. You will also be able to find additional links providing information on codes and laws, Cybersecurity and other vital information.

This section provides information on Act 11 of 2012, which, on Feb. 14, 2012, was signed by Governor Corbett, amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities, natural gas distribution companies, city natural gas distribution operations, and electric distribution companies to petition the Commission for approval to implement a Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC).

Valuation of Acquired Municipal Water/Wastewater Systems - This section provides information about 66 Pa. C.S. § 1329 applications. Act 12 signed by Governor Tom Wolf on April 14, 2016, amended Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code enabling a public utility or entity (buyer) to utilize fair market valuation when acquiring water and wastewater system located in the Commonwealth that are owned by a municipal corporation or authority.

This section contains helpful links to assistance programs, code and law information, permit and authorization information, drought watch information, and water/wastewater entries, as well as emergency preparedness links.